Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Wild sago
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Subtropical forests, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Purple, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, anti inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Fatigue, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal disorders, Migraines, Rheumatism, Snakebite, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Nut, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
ZAMIA pumila
CARYOTA urens
Common Name
Coontie
Fishtail Wine Palm, Solitary Fishtail Palm, Toddy Palm
In German
Coontie
Toddy Palm
In French
coontie
toddy palm
In Spanish
coontie
Caryota urens
In Greek
Coontie
toddy παλάμη
In Portuguese
Coontie
palmeira toddy
In Polish
Coontie
Kariota parząca
In Latin
Coontie
ddy palmarum
Phylum
Cycadophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Cycadopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Zamiaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Zamioideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coontie and Toddy Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Coontie and Toddy Palm? We provide you with everything About Coontie and Toddy Palm. Coontie doesn't have thorns and Toddy Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Coontie does not have fragrant flowers. Coontie has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Toddy Palm has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Coontie and Toddy Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coontie and Toddy Palm
Season and care of Coontie and Toddy Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Coontie and Toddy Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coontie season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toddy Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coontie is Loam, Sand and for Toddy Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toddy Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Coontie and Toddy Palm Physical Information
Coontie and Toddy Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Toddy Palm height is 122.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coontie and Toddy Palm are as follows:
Coontie flower color: Not Available
Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Toddy Palm flower color: Yellow, Purple and Light Yellow
- Toddy Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Coontie and Toddy Palm
Care of Coontie and Toddy Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Toddy Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toddy Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.